Hussaini Ibrahim 
Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government seals 20 illegal colleges of health sciences and private hospitals operating without accreditation, intensifying its crackdown on substandard healthcare institutions across the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, announced the enforcement action on Friday, saying it targets facilities flouting regulatory standards and misleading the public. The affected institutions operate across Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North and Kaduna South local government areas.
“This exercise becomes necessary to protect residents and maintain standards in the health sector,” Kaltum-Ahmed says. She warns that unaccredited colleges risk producing unqualified health workers who could endanger lives.
According to the commissioner, the closures aim to ensure proper training of healthcare professionals and safeguard public health. She adds that some of the sealed facilities falsely present themselves as legitimate training centres, issuing certificates with no regulatory backing.
“Parents and students must understand that enrolling in illegal institutions wastes time and resources and leads to invalid qualifications,” she says.
The commissioner commends Governor Uba Sani for supporting reforms designed to reposition Kaduna’s health sector and improve service delivery. She stresses that enforcement efforts will continue statewide to ensure compliance and accountability among private operators.
Health experts say the move could strengthen confidence in healthcare delivery if sustained and transparently enforced.
State officials urge residents to verify the accreditation status of health institutions through relevant regulatory bodies before seeking admission or medical services
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